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Capitals Fall in Shootout to Blackhawks as Tom Wilson Exits With Injury and Aliaksei Protas Sits

The team expects more clarity on Tom Wilson’s timetable after medical evaluation following initial postgame optimism.

Overview

  • Chicago won 3-2 in a six-round shootout, dropping Washington to 0-5 in shootouts this season.
  • Tom Wilson left in the first period with a lower-body injury after a reverse hit from Connor Murphy and did not return.
  • Head coach Spencer Carbery said he didn’t think Wilson’s injury looked too bad and the club said Sunday that Wilson is being further evaluated.
  • Aliaksei Protas was ruled out pregame with a lower-body injury and is now listed as day-to-day after missing Sunday’s practice.
  • Rookie Ryan Leonard tied the game with 8:42 left in regulation and took on an expanded role, while Washington’s inconsistent run since early December continued.